Welcome,

The Leland Wild Foundation (501c3) is guided by the principles of conservation, stewardship, environmental education, and wellness. We support nearly 200 acres of wildlife habitat in Norfolk, Massachusetts and welcome the public to enjoy the property as posted.

As a property consisting of grassland, forest, and aquatic habitats, we focus much of our energy on stewarding the land for the benefit of plants and wildlife. We are dedicated to invasive species management, in favor of native plant succession. We follow conservation best practices by delaying our hay cut in support of grassland nesting birds, monitoring bird boxes, prioritizing human accessibility, maintaining trails, and more.

We set out to preserve the Leland Wild property with the future in mind. We recognize that the planet belongs to future generations, and without a strong connection to nature, the value of conservation and the importance of stewardship might not be realized. The increase of both urbanization and technology has created a competitive challenge for outdoor engagement, and we believe that investing in green spaces, where people of all ages and abilities are welcome, is paramount to the planet’s future. The next generation of environmental stewardship relies on our ability to connect youth with the benefits of being outside.

In support of spending time outdoors, environmentalist Henry David Thoreau wrote, “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees,” crediting time spent in nature with lifting the human spirit. These words resonate so powerfully with the foundation’s purpose, that we would be amiss to keep them to ourselves. However you choose to participate, we encourage the engagement of people with the planet through our guiding principles, supporting the ultimate symbiosis.

Come explore, take a deep breath, experience our swing benches, capture photographs, learn from one of our partner organizations, or engage as a volunteer. Hope to see you out there.